🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Cadillac Model: SRX Year: 2004-2009 Codes Product Name: CADILLAC SRX Owners Manual 2004-2009 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Luxury Crossover SUV Target Audience: Buyers seeking a blend of luxury, utility, and performance in a mid-size SUV Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, Volvo XC90 Key Features Design Philosophy: Art and Science design language, focusing on bold styling and advanced technology Powertrain Options: V6 and V8 engine options, available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Interior Appointments: Premium materials, comfortable seating, advanced infotainment options 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas General Coverage: Complete Owners Manual Page Count Estimated Page Count: Detailed (Exact count not specified, but implies comprehensive) Manual Type Type: Owner's Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF Downloadability: Yes (Instant Download) Compatibility: All Versions of Windows & Mac Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Dashboard Instruments: Instrument Cluster (Warning lights, gauges, indicators) Infotainment: Entertainment Systems (Audio, Navigation if equipped) Climate: Climate Controls (HVAC operation, settings) Lighting: Lights (Headlights, taillights, interior lighting operation) Driver Controls: Driver Controls (Steering wheel functions, pedals, transmission shifter) Security: Locks and Security (Keyless entry, alarm system, power locks) Restraints: Seating and Safety Restraints (Seat belts, airbags, child seat LATCH system) Driving: Driving (Operating the vehicle, driving aids, parking) Customer Support: Customer Assistance (Dealer information, warranty, service) Safety Reporting: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) Cleaning: Cleaning (Interior and exterior care) Engine Compartment: Engine Compartment (Component identification, fluid checks) Engine Oil: Engine Oil (Type, viscosity, checking level) Battery: Battery (Maintenance, specifications, replacement) Fuel: Fuel Information (Octane rating, fuel type) Air Filtration: Airfilter(s) (Type, replacement) Part Numbers: Part numbers (Likely for common maintenance items) Capacities: Refill capacities (Fluids like oil, coolant, washer fluid) Lubricants: Lubricant specifications (Grease, other fluids) Accessories: Accessories (Operation of factory-installed accessories) Procedures Included Basic Maintenance: Yes (Fluid checks, filter replacements, visual inspections) Driving Operation: Yes (How to operate all vehicle systems) Troubleshooting Basics: Yes (Interpreting dashboard lights, basic system issues) Technical Depth Depth: Owner-level maintenance and operation Features: Contains diagrams and pictures for visual guidance Ease Of Use: Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for all skill levels 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Type: PDF Searchability: Likely searchable text within PDF Print Quality Printability: All pages are printable Binding Type Binding: Not Applicable (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Type: Not Applicable (Digital Download) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Option 1: 3.6L V6 (LLT, LY7) Displacement V6: 3564 cc Horsepower V6: Approx. 255-265 hp (depending on year/code) Torque V6: Approx. 251-254 lb-ft (depending on year/code) Engine Option 2: 4.6L V8 (Northstar, LH2) Displacement V8: 4635 cc Horsepower V8: Approx. 320 hp Torque V8: Approx. 315 lb-ft Fuel System Injection Type: Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) Recommended Fuel: Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended for optimal performance) 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 6-speed automatic transmission (6T70/75) Optional Optional Drive: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on most trims/engine combinations Features Transmission Features: Driver Shift Control (manual mode), adaptive shift control 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length: Approx. 191.5 inches Width: Approx. 72.4 inches Height: Approx. 66.1 inches Wheelbase: Approx. 110.5 inches Cargo Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row: Approx. 26.1 cu ft Cargo Volume With 2Nd Row Folded: Approx. 69.0 cu ft Weights Curb Weight V6 FWD: Approx. 4,255 lbs Curb Weight V8 AWD: Approx. 4,599 lbs 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact: 5-Star (Driver and Passenger) NHTSA Side Impact: 5-Star (Front and Rear Passenger) IIHS Side Impact: Good Active Features Traction Control: Standard (Traction Control System - TCS) Stability Control: Standard (StabiliTrak Stability Control System) Braking: 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) Passive Features Airbags: Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for all rows Seat Belts: 3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters Child Restraints: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment System Name: Cadillac User Experience (CUE) not present in this generation; features vary by trim but include AM/FM/CD/MP3, auxiliary input, available Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity. Speaker System: Standard 8-speaker Bose audio system on many trims, optional premium Bose systems. Driver Assistance Parking Assist: Available rear parking assist sensors. Visibility: Available HID headlights, fog lamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror. Connectivity Connectivity Features: Available Bluetooth for hands-free calling, USB ports (depending on trim/options). 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Refer to oil life monitoring system or every 7,500 miles / 12 months (whichever occurs first) with synthetic oil. Tire Rotation: Every 7,500 miles Air Filter Replacement: Check every 15,000 miles, replace as needed based on condition (typically 30,000 miles). Coolant Flush: Initial drain and fill at 150,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (with Dex-Cool). Fluid Specifications Engine Oil Spec: SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (API SM or higher) Coolant Spec: GM P/N 12346290 (Dex-Cool) or equivalent Orange Long-Life Coolant...
Yes (Interpreting dashboard lights, basic system issues)
Technical Depth
Depth:
Owner-level maintenance and operation
Features:
Contains diagrams and pictures for visual guidance
Ease Of Use:
Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for all skill levels
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Type:
PDF
Searchability:
Likely searchable text within PDF
Print Quality
Printability:
All pages are printable
Binding Type
Binding:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
Not Applicable (Digital Download)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Option 1:
3.6L V6 (LLT, LY7)
Displacement V6:
3564 cc
Horsepower V6:
Approx. 255-265 hp (depending on year/code)
Torque V6:
Approx. 251-254 lb-ft (depending on year/code)
Engine Option 2:
4.6L V8 (Northstar, LH2)
Displacement V8:
4635 cc
Horsepower V8:
Approx. 320 hp
Torque V8:
Approx. 315 lb-ft
Fuel System
Injection Type:
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Recommended Fuel:
Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended for optimal performance)
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
6-speed automatic transmission (6T70/75)
Optional
Optional Drive:
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on most trims/engine combinations
Features
Transmission Features:
Driver Shift Control (manual mode), adaptive shift control
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approx. 191.5 inches
Width:
Approx. 72.4 inches
Height:
Approx. 66.1 inches
Wheelbase:
Approx. 110.5 inches
Cargo
Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row:
Approx. 26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume With 2Nd Row Folded:
Approx. 69.0 cu ft
Weights
Curb Weight V6 FWD:
Approx. 4,255 lbs
Curb Weight V8 AWD:
Approx. 4,599 lbs
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Impact:
5-Star (Driver and Passenger)
NHTSA Side Impact:
5-Star (Front and Rear Passenger)
IIHS Side Impact:
Good
Active Features
Traction Control:
Standard (Traction Control System - TCS)
Stability Control:
Standard (StabiliTrak Stability Control System)
Braking:
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
Passive Features
Airbags:
Dual-stage frontal airbags for driver and front passenger, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for all rows
Seat Belts:
3-point safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Child Restraints:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Infotainment System Name:
Cadillac User Experience (CUE) not present in this generation; features vary by trim but include AM/FM/CD/MP3, auxiliary input, available Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity.
Speaker System:
Standard 8-speaker Bose audio system on many trims, optional premium Bose systems.
Driver Assistance
Parking Assist:
Available rear parking assist sensors.
Visibility:
Available HID headlights, fog lamps, auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Connectivity
Connectivity Features:
Available Bluetooth for hands-free calling, USB ports (depending on trim/options).
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Refer to oil life monitoring system or every 7,500 miles / 12 months (whichever occurs first) with synthetic oil.
Tire Rotation:
Every 7,500 miles
Air Filter Replacement:
Check every 15,000 miles, replace as needed based on condition (typically 30,000 miles).
Coolant Flush:
Initial drain and fill at 150,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (with Dex-Cool).
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Spec:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic (API SM or higher)
Coolant Spec:
GM P/N 12346290 (Dex-Cool) or equivalent Orange Long-Life Coolant
Transmission Fluid Spec:
Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid Spec:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Known Issues
Common Repair Concern 1:
Timing chain tensioner issues (especially on earlier LY7 V6 engines).
Common Repair Concern 2:
Issues with the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system on V8 engines (lifter noise, oil consumption).
Common Repair Concern 3:
Strut mount failures leading to noise and handling issues.
Common Repair Concern 4:
Water pump leaks, especially on V8 Northstar engines.
Common Repair Concern 5:
Rear axle seal leaks.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Legacy:
Cadillac, founded in 1902, is one of America's oldest and most prestigious luxury automotive brands, known for innovation and comfort.
Model Evolution
First Generation Start:
2004
First Generation End:
2009
Platform:
GM Epsilon platform (shared with models like Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6)
Design Era:
Marked a significant shift towards Cadillac's 'Art and Science' design language in the SUV segment.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant, Lansing, Michigan, USA
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